Job's Cove (pronounced /dʒoʊbz/ johbz cove; 47°58′35″N 53°00′57″W / 47.97639°N 53.01583°W NST) a small fishing village on the north side of Conception Bay on the Bay de Verde Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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Geography
The community of Job's Cove for the most part is on gently sloping area much higher than the coast where the wharf and fishing boats are kept. The Droke, a very steep ravine (a valley from the road to the beach) is one of the outstanding geological features in this community.
Towns and Communities nearby
Some of the communities within a 15 minute driving distance from Job's Cove are as follows;
History
It was formerly called Devils Cove.[citation needed]
Notable persons of community
- Ray Johnson singer, songwriter.
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